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Cognition, Motivation and Emotion

Cognition, Motivation and Emotion

This course is part of General Psychology Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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4 hours to complete

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze the cognitive processes that influence thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, language, and intelligence.
Analyze the cognitive processes that influence thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, language, and intelligence.

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Explore the mental processes that shape how we think, learn, solve problems, and make decisions. In this course, you'll examine key concepts in cognition and discover how the mind processes and interprets information. You'll also explore the science of motivation and emotion, learning how internal drives and external influences affect behavior, decision-making, and everyday experiences. By the end of the course, you'll be able to explain fundamental cognitive processes, describe the role of motivation and emotion in behavior, and apply psychological concepts to better understand yourself and others.

Have you ever marveled at the incredible power of human thought? From problem-solving and decision-making to the marvels of language and the vast spectrum of intelligence, cognition is the driving force behind our mental abilities. In this course, you will study cognition, where you'll will unravel the mysteries of how we think, reason, and process information. To fully understand how we do any of the things we do, you need to first understand how we think. In this course, you will also uncover the secrets of motivation and emotion, exploring the connection between your internal drive and external stimuli. What drives our behaviors? How do our emotions shape our experiences and influence our decision-making? By understanding the science behind motivation and emotion, you will gain valuable insights into your own inner workings and develop strategies to cultivate positive emotions and harness your motivation for personal growth.

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1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 2 minutes

Heuristics2 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz30 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 145 minutes

Reading: Cognition: Thinking and Intelligence pp. 296-33265 minutes
Reading: Cognition: Language pp. 333-34015 minutes
Reading: Motivation pp. 396-41840 minutes
Reading: Emotion pp. 419-43125 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Gardner's Nine Intelligences5 minutes
Interactive: Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) Theory of Intelligence5 minutes
Interactive: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs5 minutes
Interactive: Theories of Emotion5 minutes

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